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Over 100 schools close in the UK over concrete safety concerns

Archinect

More than one hundred schools and education settings in the United Kingdom have been closed due to concerns over the integrity of concrete roof panels. While 147 schools have been identified as containing Raac, education unions warn that “hundreds more” schools could be impacted.

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Architecture education has "shifted away" from fire safety, experts say on Grenfell anniversary

Deezen

On the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower disaster , fire safety specialists have attacked UK architecture schools for failing to adequately teach students about the subject. Fire has hardly had a look in for the last four decades," added the former Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) president and vice-president for education.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams signs executive order strengthening fire safety enforcement in response to deadly January Bronx fire

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Mayor Eric Adams said the city will crack down on buildings with a high number of fire safety violations, two months after a blaze killed 17 tenants of a Bronx high-rise with a history of complaints. The order will also require the FDNY to conduct more frequent inspections of buildings found in violation of the city’s fire code.

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As the UK’s Raac problems grow, concerned educators complain of a stalled government response

Archinect

The number of schools with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), which the Health and Safety Executive has said is now 'life expired' and could collapse 'with little or no warning,' has been steadily rising since the government announced the sudden closure of more than 100 schools at the end of August, just days before the start of the new (..)

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As the UK’s Raac problems grows, concerned educators complain of a stalled government response

Archinect

The number of schools with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), which the Health and Safety Executive has said is now 'life expired' and could collapse 'with little or no warning,' has been steadily rising since the government announced the sudden closure of more than 100 schools at the end of August, just days before the start of the new (..)

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Five job opportunities in the education sector

Deezen

We've selected five opportunities in the education sector that are available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including positions at University of Oregon , Cardiff University and the University of Hong Kong.

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Building Safety: Ensuring Secure Spaces for All

The Architecture Designs

Here are some key aspects of building safety that are crucial for creating secure spaces for all. Elevator Safety source: pinterest.com Elevators are indispensable tools in the daily lives of people who live and work in an increasingly vertical world. Hence, elevator maintenance is a crucial undertaking with heavy responsibilities.

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